22nd June 2024, Saturday Daily Gosho + 23rd June Sunday Daily Encouragement

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"In the light of the above points, this shows, my followers, that you had better cut short your sleep by night and curtail your leisure by day, and ponder this! You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come."

(The Problem to Be Pondered 

Night and Day 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 622)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 22nd, 2024

Sunday, June 23rd, 2024
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"How do we demonstrate the great power of Buddhism? With actual proof. Overcoming illness, financial hardship or problems with human relationships are all wonderful examples of proof. At the same time, only our personal transformation and growth through human revolution can fully prove the validity of Nichiren Buddhism."

New Human Revolution, Victory Isles 3, SGI Newsletter 11441, translation released 11th Jan. 2024 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KORERA NO KOKORO O MOTTE KORE O ANZURUNI WAGA MONKE WA YORU WA NEMURI O TACHI HIRU WA ITOMA O TODOMETE KORE O ANZEYO ISSHO MUNASHIKU SUGOSHITE BANZAI KUYURU KOTO NAKARE

New Gosho Zenshu page 1324,
Gosho Zenshu page 970

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Friday, June 21st, 2024 Daily Gosho + Saturday, June 22nd Daily Encouragement

Daily Gosho & Encouragement both using official translations, all quotes are from either Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Friday, June 21st, 2024

-- DAILY GOSHO --

If one lights a fire for others, 

one will brighten one's own way.

(On the Three Virtues of Food 

- WND-2, page 1060)

Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin

Seikyo Shinbun 

- Friday, June 21st, 2024

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"'A cool river draws travellers to its banks to bathe, drink, rest, re-fresh and enjoy themselves. Good, honest people are just like such a river. No one is suspicious or distrustful of good people. All want them as friends. Good people bring joy, not pain.' I shared these beautiful words with our members in Thailand, whose smiles were dazzling, when I visited Bangkok in February 1992.

"Sincere people are blessed with good friendships. Genuine, caring people gain the deep trust of those around them.

"When we work sincerely out of a wish for others' happiness, we shine as people who bring ease and refreshment to all, like the timeless flow of Thailand's Chao Phraya River."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [4] "Expedient means" Chapter—Part 2 [of 2], Like a Cool River Providing Rest and Refreshment, February 2023 Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2023.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --

HITO NO TAME NI HI O TOMOSEBA, WAGA MAE AKIRAKA NARU GA GOTOSHI..

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Gosho Zenshu page 1598)

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Thurs. 20th June 2024 Daily Gosho + Fri. 21st June Daily Encouragement

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Thursday, June 20th, 2024
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"If teacher and disciple are of different minds, they will never accomplish anything."

(Flowering and Bearing Grain 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 909)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 20th, 2024

Friday, June 21st, 2024
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"The arena for our activities for kosen-rufu is always the real world. Buddhism does not exist apart from society. That's why we must win in society.

"Towards that end, I hope you will first become people of outstanding character admired by all. With your clear actual proof of human revolution —becoming people everyone likes and trusts— comes the solid development of kosen-rufu. Please keep in mind that we live in a time when character counts most.

"Our deepening faith will reveal itself in our humanity, expressed in words and actions rich in warm care for others. Such humanity will determine the future of kosen-rufu."

New Human Revolution, Victory Isles 3, SGI Newsletter 11441, translation released 11th Jan. 2024 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
SHITEI SOI SEBA NANIGOTO MO NASU BEKARAZU

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Gosho Zenshu page 900

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Daily Gosho Wed. 19th June, 2024 + Daily Encouragement Thurs. 20th June

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Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Now, at the beginning of the Latter Day of the Law, I, Nichiren, am the first to embark on propagating, throughout Jambudvīpa, the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo, which are the heart of the Lotus Sutra and the eye of all Buddhas. During the 2,220 or more years since the Buddha's passing, not even Mahākāshyapa, Ānanda, Ashvaghosha, Nāgārjuna, Nan-yüeh, T'ien-t'ai, Miao-lo or Dengyō has propagated them. My disciples, form your ranks and follow me, and surpass even Mahākāshyapa or Ānanda, T'ien-t'ai or Dengyō!"

(The Actions of the 

Votary of the Lotus Sutra
WND, Vol. 1, page 764)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 19th, 2024

Thursday, June 20th, 2024
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"We practice the Buddhism of the Sun. However dark and perilous the times, the sun will always rise again, freely and generously imparting its light and warmth. In the same way, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, let's make our hearts shine with the morning sun of happiness and victory, brightening all around us.

"The Daishonin writes: 'When the skies are clear, the ground is illuminated. Similarly, when one knows the Lotus Sutra, one understands the meaning of all worldly affairs' (WND-1, 376). With that conviction, let us once again wisely and cheerfully spread our great movement of courage, hope and the highest good to illuminate the world!"

The Buddhism of the Sun — Illuminating the World, [3] "Expedient Means" Chapter—Part 1 [of 2], However Dark the Times, the Sun Will Rise, January 2023 issue of the Soka Gakkai monthly study journal, translation released November 2023

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
HOTOKE NO METSUGO NISEN NIHYAKU NIJUYONEN GA AIDA KASHO ANAN TO MEMYO RYUJI TO NANGAKU TENDAI TO MYORAKU DENGYO TO DANIMO IMADA HIROME TAMAWANU HOKEKYO NO KANJIN SHOBUTSU NO GANMOKU TARU MYOHORENGEKYO NO GOJI MAPPO NO HAJIMENI ICHIENBUDAI NI HIROMARASE TAMOBEKI ZUISO NI NICHIREN SAKIGAKE SHITARI WATO DOMO NIJIN SANJIN TSUZUKITE KASHO ANAN NIMO SUGURE TENDAI DENGYO NIMO KOE YOKASHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1227,
Gosho Zenshu page 910

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Tuesday, 18th June 2024 daily Gosho + Wednesday, 19th June Daily Encouragement

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Though you remain in Sado, your heart has come to this province. The way of attaining Buddhahood is just like this. Though we live in the impure land, our hearts reside in the pure land of Eagle Peak.  Merely seeing each other's face would in itself be insignificant. It is the heart that is important."  

("The Drum at the Gate of Thunder," 

WND-l page 949)

Source:  Kayo Gosho Time

Seikyo Newspaper: June 18th, 2024

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"'When praised, one does not consider one's personal risk, and when criticised, one can recklessly cause one's own ruin. Such is the way of common mortals.'

From "The True Aspect of All Phenomena" 

(WND-1, 385).

"Praising and commending others is the heart of the Lotus Sutra. Nichiren Daishonin's writings overflow with warm words of praise for his disciples.

"The Soka Gakkai is a realm of unsurpassed trust and reassurance, where members encourage and applaud one another. We never overlook the dedicated, unseen efforts of those working hard behind the scenes under the compassionate gaze of the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law. Everyone is a great treasure.

"In these times rife with hateful words that malign and diminish others, let us powerfully share and spread kind words that respect and uplift others!

"Let's awaken the Buddha nature in all people's lives!"

Towards a Hope-Filled Future with the Daishonin's Writings, You Are All Great Treasures, Translated from 24th October, 2023, issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translation released November 2023.

-- KYO NO GOSHO -- 
ONMI WA SADO NO KUNI NI OWASEDOMO KOKORO WA KONO KUNI NI KITARERI, HOTOKE NI NARU MICHI MO KAKU NO GOTOSHI, WARERA WA EDO NI SORAE DOMO KOKORO WA RYOZEN NI SUMU BESHI, ON KAO O MITE WA NANIKA SEN KOKORO KOSO TAISETSU NI SORAE.

New Gosho Zenshu page 1746,  

Gosho Zenshu page 1316

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17th June 2024 Daily Gosho + 18th June Daily Encouragement

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Monday, June 17th, 2024
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"But still I am not discouraged."

(The Essentials for 

   Attaining Buddhahood 

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 748)
Selection Source: Experience in faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 17th, 2024

Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Having been born human, what is the greatest happiness we can experience? It is teaching others about the Mystic Law. Those who share Nichiren Buddhism with many others gain immense benefit.

There truly is no greater happiness. That's why I will continue to strive with joy and gratitude as long as I live. I hope that you, too, will have this confidence and conviction."

New Human Revolution, Victory Isles 2, SGI Newsletter 11440, translation released 11th Jan. 2024 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
SHIKAREDOMO IMADA KORIZU SORO

New Gosho Zenshu page 1435,
Gosho Zenshu page 1056

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Sunday, June 16th 2024 Daily Gosho + Monday, June 17th Daily Encouragement

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Sunday, June 16th, 2024
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"My wish is that all my disciples make a great vow. ... In the end, no one can escape death. The sufferings at that time will be exactly like what we are experiencing now. Since death is the same in either case, you should be willing to offer your life for the Lotus Sutra. Think of this offering as a drop of dew rejoining the ocean, or a speck of dust returning to the earth."

(The Dragon Gate 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 1003)
Selection Source: Buddhist study, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 16th, 2024

Monday, June 17th, 2024
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"A resolute spirit gives rise to resolute action.

"As wave upon wave eventually erodes rock, persistent, tireless effort makes history.

"The Russian author Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) wrote: 'All our actions proceed from faith.'*

"The flame of joy burns bright and proud in the hearts of those who are aware of their mission and work courageously to realise it, their days full of vitality and satisfaction."

New Human Revolution, Victory Isles 1, SGI Newsletter 11439, translation released 1st Nov. 2024 

* Leo Tolstoy, What I believe, translated by Constantine Popoff (London: Elibron Classics, 2005), p.156 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
NEGAWAKU WA WAGA DESHIRA DAIGAN O OKOSE ... TONIKAKUNI SHI WA ICHIJO NARI SONO TOKI NO NAGEKI WA TOJI NO GOTOSHI ONAJIKU WA KARINIMO HOKEKYO NO YUENI INOCHI O SUTEYO TSUYU O TAIKAI NI ATSURAE CHIRI O DAICHI NI UZUMU TO OMOE

New Gosho Zenshu page 1895,
Gosho Zenshu page 1561,

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Sat. June 15th, 2024 Daily Gosho + Sun. June 16th Daily Encouragement

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Saturday, June 15th, 2024
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Let us discuss the question at length."

(On Establishing the 

Correct Teaching 

for the Peace of the Land 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 7)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 15th, 2024

Sunday, June 16th, 2024
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Some of you may find it difficult to stand before an audience. Even so, it's always best to challenge yourself. When I was young, one of my seniors encouraged me, saying: 'Youth is a time to challenge yourself with the spirit "nothing ventured, nothing gained."' 

"If you have the courage to try, then even if you fail, the experience will lead to your next victory. Every effort you make will become your treasure and inspire your friends, family, and those around you."

Towards 2030—To Our Bright Beacons of Hope, [43] Bravely Challenge Yourselves! 1st Oct. 2023 issue of the Hope News, translation released November 2023.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
SHIBA SHIBA DANWA O ITASAN

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Gosho Zenshu page 17

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Daily Gosho Fri. June 14 2024 + Daily Encouragement Sat. June 15

Daily Gosho & Daily Encouragement both using the latest official translations, all quotes are from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Friday, June 14th, 2024

-- DAILY GOSHO --

Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other.

(The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra 

- WND-1, page 1001)

Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin

Seikyo Shinbun - Friday, June 14th, 2024

Saturday, June 15th, 2024

--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"This life is like a dream. One cannot be sure that one will live until tomorrow. However wretched a beggar you might become, never disgrace the Lotus Sutra. Since it will be the same in any event, do not betray grief. Just as you have written in your letter, you must act and speak without the least servility. If you try to curry favour, the situation will only worsen.

From "A Warning against Begrudging

One's Fief (WND-1, 824).

"Those who steadfastly uphold the Mystic Law whatever happens will never be defeated. They will transform and break through any adverse situation they encounter in their jobs or workplaces…. If we carry through with our vow as Bodhisattvas of the Earth with dignity and resolve, never lamenting or complaining, just as Nichiren Daishonin teaches, all Buddhas and bodhisattvas throughout the ten directions and three existences will staunchly protect us.

"Be people of wisdom who win and shine through their behaviour!"

Towards a Hope-Filled Future with the Daishonin's Writings, be People of Wisdom Whose Behaviour Shines, from 19th October, 2023, issue of the Seikyo Shinbun, translation released November 2023

-- KYO NO GOSHO --

NANI NO HEIHŌ YORI MO HOKEKYŌ NO HEIHŌ O MOCHII TAMŌ BESHI.

(New Gosho Zenshu page 1623, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1192)

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Thurs. 13th June 2023 Daily Gosho + Fri. 14th June Daily Encouragement

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Thursday, June 13th, 2024
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbour doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood."

(The Opening of the Eyes

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 283)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 13th, 2024

Friday, June 14th, 2024
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Nichiren Daishonin writes that it is the power of the Buddhist Law that enables the sun and moon to make their rounds (see WND-1, 685). Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the fundamental rhythm of the universe. So when you chant daimoku, you put your life in the best possible rhythm. You can move everything in the best possible direction, filled with vitality.

"...Let's move forwards, our hearts brimming with the spirit to never be defeated!"

Towards 2030—To Our Bright beacons of Hope, [42] Move Forwards in Rhythm with the Universe! From 1st September, 2023 issue of Hope News, translation released November 2023

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI

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Gosho Zenshu page 234

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12th June 2024 Daily Gosho + 13th June Daily Encouragement

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"One who, on hearing the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, makes even greater efforts in faith is a true seeker of the way."

(Hell Is the Land of Tranquil Light 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 457)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 12th, 2024

Thursday, June 13th, 2024
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"'In the 2,220 and more years since the passing of the Buddha [Shakyamuni], no one in the lands of India, China, or Japan has experienced the truth of the words that the Lotus Sutra "will face much hostility in the world and be difficult to believe"* as I [Nichiren] have. If I had not appeared, these words of the Buddha would have been spoken in vain.'

From "Regarding an Unlined Robe"

(WND-2, 600).

"Nichiren Daishonin, the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law, triumphed over great persecutions like those described in the Lotus Sutra and revealed the Mystic Law as the teaching for the enlightenment of all people.

"While in prison for his beliefs during World War II, our first Soka Gakkai president, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, fought on with the spirit that his own trials were insignificant when compared to those experienced by the Daishonin.

"The mentors and disciples of Soka have shown the truth of the predictions made by the Daishonin in his writings.

"Nichiren Buddhism teaches that earthly desires lead to enlightenment and that hardships are to be regarded as peace and comfort. Headwinds enable us to soar higher. Emulating the Daishonin's spirit of greeting hardships with ever greater delight (see WND-1, 33), let us advance dauntlessly in the face of all obstacles!"

Towards a Hope-Filled Future with the Daishonin's Writings, Forging Ahead with a Dauntless Life State, from 12th October, 2023, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released November 2023

* LSOC14, 246

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
HOKEKYO NO HOMON O KIKUNI TSUKETE NAO NAO SHINJIN O HAGEMU O MAKOTO NO DOSHINSHA TOWA MOSUNARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1834,
Gosho Zenshu page 1505

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